Baby

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under baby products: Developmental Baby Toys.

Top category: Developmental Baby Toys

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Developmental Baby Toys. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 47 items sold per listing over 30 days.

Prices ranged between $0.74 and $27.95, with an average price of $5.46.

Top brands in Developmental Baby Toys

There weren’t any brands that really stood out this category, although there were a small handful of listings from well known companies such as Fisher Price.

30-day sales trend for Developmental Baby Toys

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

There don’t appear to be any significant sales trends in the Developmental Baby Toys category.

Best-selling products in Developmental Baby Toys

The best-selling item on eBay in this category, by number of units sold, was a cloth baby book with 369 units sold over a 30-day period, but a very low unit price of only $1.39.

Other low value items feature heavily, including magnetic letters and handprint kits. All of the top three best-selling items, by units sold, are shipped from Hong Kong and China, clearly showing the trend on eBay for cheap factory-made products to be sold direct from China.

The best-selling item on eBay by total value of sales was a castle-shaped play tent, with 112 units sold over a 30-day period and a more substantial median price of $22.99.

This is followed by an ocean-themed play mat and then a pack of 100 multi-colored plastic balls. The first two items ship from the U.S. but China once again appears as the location of the plastic balls.

Business & Industrial

The most popular Business & Industrial product categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Healthcare, Lab & Dental → Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

8%

2

Healthcare, Lab & Dental → Lab Chemicals

4.2%

3

Office → Blank Labels

3.8%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category: Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies.

Top category: Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 34 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $1.99 and $999, with an average price of $47.12.

Top brands in Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

The most successful brands for Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies were Metrex, Vevor, Marathon, and Carejoy.

30-day sales trend for Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

These trends show that there are weekly demand spikes, so it’s worth looking into sales for your particular products and optimizing for specific days of the week.

Best-selling products in Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies category was a Marathon dental lab electric polishing micromotor. It sold 161 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $68.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies category was a 6 in 1 cavitation RF vacuum slimming cellulite machine. It sold 40 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $446.40.

Cellulite slimming machines are extremely popular sellers on eBay and retail for high amounts. Testing and sterilizing kits sell well by quantity, so consumables is a good choice if you want to get into this category.

Cameras & Photo

The most popular Cameras & Photo categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Camera & Photo Accessories → Batteries

13%

2

Digital Cameras → Digital Cameras

11%

3

Lenses & Filters → Lenses

9.2%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under Cameras & Photo: Batteries.

Top category: Batteries

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Batteries. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 44 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $2.29 and $70.99, with an average price of $20.20.

Top brands in Batteries

There aren’t many surprises for top camera battery brands. GoPro does best, with Powerextra, Kastar, Nikon, Canon, and Sony also doing well. There’s also quite a strong showing from generic brands, as those items are cheaper.

30-day sales trend for Batteries

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

There doesn’t seem to be any strong trends over a 30-day period, although we’d expect sales to increase as we move towards the summer and people buy batteries for travel and vacation shots.

Best-selling products in Batteries

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Batteries category was an Original GoPro Rechargeable Battery. It sold 351 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $14.99. Nikon and Sony camera batteries also provided popular, especially rechargeable batteries.

The Original GoPro Rechargeable Battery was also the best-selling item by total value sold. Batteries from genuine, brand-name manufacturers tend to outsell generic brands in this category, so it’s worth focussing on these high-quality products.

Cell Phones & Accessories

The most popular Cell Phones & Accessories categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Cell Phone Accessories → Cases, Covers & Skins

39.8%

2

Cell Phones & Smartphones → Cell Phones & Smartphones

22.4%

3

Cell Phone Accessories → Screen Protectors

11.8%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under cell phone products: Cases, Covers & Skins.

Top category: Cases, Covers & Skins

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Cases, Covers & Skins. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 666 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $1.95 and $39.99, with an average price of $7.68.

Top brands in Cases, Covers & Skins

Spigen, Storm-Buy, Mybat, Otterbox, and Apple are all popular brands in this area.

30-day sales trend for Cases, Covers & Skins

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

There are no strong trends over 30 days in this area. We’d expect the sales of cell phone cases to peak as new phones are released, especially from Apple and Samsung.

Best-selling products in Cases, Covers & Skins

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Cases, Covers & Skins category was an iPhone X XS Max Shockproof Case Cover. It sold 4,931 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $4.95. Slim, shockproof covers were also the second- and third-best sellers in this category. People are increasingly switching to slimline covers, so it’s worth taking advantage.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Cases, Covers & Skins category was a Hybrid Shockproof Thin, Clear Bumper Case. It sold 4,154 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $5.97. The key to making money in this category is offering a good variety of colors and sizes to fit the most popular cell phones.

Computers & Tablets

The most popular Computers & Tablets categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Tablets & eBook Readers → Tablets & eBook Readers

14.4%

2

Printers, Scanners & Supplies → Ink Cartridges

13.2%

3

Laptops & Netbooks → PC Laptops & Netbooks

11.4%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under computers and tablets: Tablets & eBook Readers.

Top category: Tablets & eBook Readers

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Tablets & eBook Readers. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 135 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $8.99 and $1,189.99, with an average price of $136.43.

Top brands in Tablets & eBook Readers

There are no surprises in the most popular tablet and eBook reader brands. Apple, Samsung, and Amazon dominate, with smaller brands like Ghia, Kocaso, Asus, and others filling out the most popular listings.

30-day sales trend for Tablets & eBook Readers

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We don’t see any major trends around these items over 30 days. We’d expect sales of tablets and eBook readers to increase significantly based on new product releases from the big brands, and also to ramp up towards the festive season.

Best-selling products in Tablets & eBook Readers

It probably comes as no surprise that the best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Tablets & eBook Readers category was the Apple iPad 2 with 16GB. It sold 614 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $74.99. This smaller iPad performed slightly better than it’s newer cousin, the 4th generation 9.7” model. The Samsung Galaxy tab also sold well.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Tablets & eBook Readers category was the Apple iPad Pro 3rd generation with 256GB. It sold 162 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $799.99. The Microsoft Surface tablet also did well here.

Crafts

The most popular Crafts categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Beads & Jewelry Making → Beads

11.2%

2

Loose Beads → Stone

6.2%

3

Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts → Die Cutting Vinyl

6.2%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under craft products: Beads.

Top Category: Beads

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Beads. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 433 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $0.71 and $69.99, with an average price of $2.04.

Top brands in Beads

Most beads were not listed under a specific brand, but when we could identify them, the most popular brands were Your Perfect Gifts, Crystal Beads, AD Beads, and DouVei.

30-day sales trend for Beads

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We don’t see major trends in bead sales over 30 days.

Best-selling products in Beads

The best-selling items by quantity on eBay for the Beads category were Natural Gemstone Round Spacer Loose Beads in various sizes. They sold 5,663 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $1.27. Crystal glass spacer beads from other manufacturers also sold well, so focussing on these “standard” beads looks like a good strategy.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Beads category were also the Natural Gemstone Round Spacer Beads, but packaged in a slightly different way. They sold 1,989 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $4.86, likely because they were sold in larger quantities.

Electronics

The most popular Electronics categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Multipurpose Batteries & Power → Single Use Batteries

13.4%

2

TV, Video & Home Audio → Remote Controls

10.2%

3

TV, Video & Home Audio → Media Streamers

7.4%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under electronics: Single Use Batteries.

Top category: Single Use Batteries

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Single Use Batteries. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 264 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $0.76 and $22.95, with an average price of $3.71.

Top brands in Single Use Batteries

The most popular brands here are all household names like Energizer, Sony, Maxell, Panasonic, and Duracell.

30-day sales trend for Single Use Batteries

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

There don’t seem to be major trends over a 30-day period for batteries. We’d expect sales to increase alongside festive sales, as people buy batteries to power gifts. It’s also worth tracking how rechargeable batteries sell, as we suspect there’s a strong correlation between the categories.

Best-selling products in Single Use Batteries

The best-selling items by quantity on eBay for the Single Use Batteries category were Sony Lithium CR2032 Coin Batteries. There were 1,889 packs sold over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $2.99. Watch and coin batteries are very popular on eBay, and are typically sold in multipacks. Brand name batteries tend to sell better than generics.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Single Use Batteries category were multipacks of Energizer 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. They sold 526 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $19.97. Coin cell batteries were also very successful in terms of the total value sold.

Fashion

The most popular Fashion categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Men’s Clothing → T-Shirts

13.6%

2

Women’s Clothing → Tops

10.2%

3

Men’s Clothing → Socks

9.2%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under Fashion: Men’s T-Shirts.

Top category: Men’s T-Shirts

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Men’s T-Shirts. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 225 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $1.85 and $213.87, with an average price of $11.80.

Top brands in Men’s T-Shirts

There was a very strong showing for Gildan shirts on eBay, with Champion, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Hanes, and Nike also doing well.

30-day sales trend for Men’s T-Shirts

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We can see the trend increasing towards the middle of April, and we’d expect to see that keep going up into spring and summer as temperatures increase.

Best-selling products in Men’s T-Shirts

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Men’s T-Shirts category was a Polo Ralph Lauren t-shirt with a crew neck. It sold 1,000 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $19.98. Solid color t-shirts sell the most on eBay, with strong showings from Gildan. The secret to success with these brands is offering multiple sizes and colors.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Men’s T-Shirts category was also the Polo Ralph Lauren t-shirt with a crew neck. Classic t-shirts from Champion and Nipsey Hussle also sold well, with simple script designs being most popular.

As with several other categories, t-shirts from name brands performed best, with lesser-know and generic brands not featuring as highly.

Health & Beauty

The most popular Health & Beauty categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Vitamins & Dietary Supplements → Vitamins & Minerals

7.6%

2

Vitamins & Dietary Supplements → Herbs & Botanicals

6.2%

3

Skin Care → Anti-Aging Products

5.8%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under health and beauty: Vitamins & Minerals.

Top category: Vitamins & Minerals

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Vitamins & Minerals. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 88 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $2.40 and $165, with an average price of $22.19.

Top brands in Vitamins & Minerals

Great Healthworks, GNC, LifeVantage, Optimum Nutrition, and Puritan’s Pride all did well in the Vitamins & Minerals category.

30-day sales trend for Vitamins & Minerals

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

There are no significant trends for Vitamins & Minerals over 30 days. We’d expect sales to increase at the start of the year as people make resolutions to improve their diets and nutrition.

Best-selling products in Vitamins & Minerals

The best-selling items by quantity on eBay for the Vitamins & Minerals category were Great Healthworks Omega XL Joint Pain Relief tablets. They sold 1,140 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $37.00. Bulk, empty gelatin capsules also did well as did LifeVantage Protandim Nrf2.

The best-selling items by value on eBay for the Vitamins & Minerals category were also the Great Healthworks Omega XL tablets. This was followed up by GNC Pro Performance Fitness Pills and multipacks of LifeVantage Protandim Nrf2.

Home & Garden

The most popular Home & Garden categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Kitchen, Dining & Bar → Water Filters

11.6%

2

Tools & Workshop Equipment → Batteries & Chargers

6.6%

3

Household Supplies & Cleaning → Vacuum Cleaners

3.6%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under home and garden products: Water Filters.

Top category: Water Filters

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Water Filters. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 71 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $3.85 and $199.99, with an average price of $33.84.

Top brands in Water Filters

Most water filters came from the big appliance manufacturers, so they’re fridge filters, instead of freestanding, jug-type filters. The most popular brands were Frigidaire, Whirlpool, GE, and Samsung. Express water was the most popular non-appliance brand, and they offer a whole-house water filtration system.

30-day sales trend for Water Filters

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

Sales increased significantly towards the end of our analysis period, and we expect the trend to keep rising as we get further into spring and summer, and people hydrate more frequently.

Best-selling products in Water Filters

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Water Filters category was a Kenmore twin pack of replacement refrigerator water filters. It sold 486 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $18.99. Replacement filters by other appliance manufacturers like Whirlpool were also popular.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Water Filters category was a replacement water filter set by Express Water for a whole-home system. It sold 246 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $139.99. Express Water also took the second spot of highest-value items, with Kenmore replacement filters in third place.

Jewelry & Watches

The most popular Jewelry & Watches categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Fashion Jewelry → Necklaces & Pendants

22.4%

2

Fashion Jewelry → Rings

16.8%

3

Fashion Jewelry → Earrings

15.6%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under jewelry and watches: Necklaces & Pendants.

Top category: Necklaces & Pendants

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Necklaces & Pendants. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 255 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $0.74 and $118.99, with an average price of $4.90.

Top brands in Necklaces & Pendants

Many necklaces and pendants were unbranded. The most popular items where brands were listed were Rishi Alexander, Trendsmax, Hiphopstylist, and Infinique Creations.

30-day sales trend for Necklaces & Pendants

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We don’t see any significant trends over 30 days, although we’d expect sales to increase towards the end of the year as these items are often given as gifts.

Best-selling products in Necklaces & Pendants

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Necklaces & Pendants category was a Fashion Women Crystal Multi-Layer Choker Chain. It sold 2,815 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $0.96. Vintage and crystal pendants also sell well.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Necklaces & Pendants category was a 925 Sterling Silver Classic Chain Necklace. It sold 743 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $8.99. Silver and stainless steel chains dominate the top spots for total value sold, as they can be used with any type of pendant.

Musical Instruments & Gear

The most popular Musical Instruments & Gear categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Pro Audio Equipment → Microphones & Wireless Systems

11%

2

Guitars & Basses → Strings

6%

3

Guitars & Basses → Stands & Hangars

4.8%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under musical instruments: Microphones & Wireless Systems.

Top category: Microphones & Wireless Systems

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Microphones & Wireless Systems. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 16 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $7.30 and $550, with an average price of $92.02.

Top brands in Microphones & Wireless Systems

30-day sales trend for Microphones & Wireless Systems

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We don’t see any significant trends over 30 days, although it’s possible sales could increase as bands put on more shows in the spring and summer periods. You might want to investigate if there are significant seasonal trends.

Best-selling products in Microphones & Wireless Systems

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Microphones & Wireless Systems category was the Rockville RWM1203VH Wireless Dual Handheld Microphone System. It sold 321 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $39.95. Microphones and guitar pickups and amplifiers also featured highly in these listings.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Microphones & Wireless Systems category was also the Rockville Dual Microphone System. Other wireless microphone systems and receivers also did well here.

Pet Supplies

The most popular Pet Supplies categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Dog Supplies → Flea & Tick Remedies

19.8%

2

Dog Supplies → Clothing & Shoes

10.8%

3

Dog Supplies → Collars

7.6%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under pet supplies: Flea & Tick Remedies.

Top category: Flea & Tick Remedies

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Flea & Tick Remedies. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 79 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $12.99 and $60.49, with an average price of $32.92.

Top brands in Flea & Tick Remedies

Flea and tick remedies from Frontline, Seresto, Bayer, and Advantage were among the most popular.

30-day sales trend for Flea & Tick Remedies

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

Not surprisingly, flea and tick remedy sales increased significantly over the period we analyzed. Tick season starts around mid-April in many parts of the U.S. and continues for several months. We’d expect sales to increase and plateau from the middle of spring towards the end of summer.

Best-selling products in Flea & Tick Remedies

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Flea & Tick Remedies category was the Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Large Dogs. It sold 823 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $47.70. The next most popular item was the same collar for smaller dogs, so listing flea collars in various sizes looks like a good strategy. Multipacks of flea and tick remedies like Frontline also did well.

The best-selling item by value on eBay for the Flea & Tick Remedies category was also the Seresto collar. Frontline flea and tick treatments in larger multipacks were in demand. In this niche, it looks like customers want to buy in bulk to save on these expensive medications.

Sporting Goods

The most popular Sporting Goods categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Hunting → Magazines

10.4%

2

Hunting → Rifle

5.8%

3

Fitness, Running & Yoga → Fit Tech Parts & Accessories

4.2%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under sporting goods: Magazines.

Top category: Magazines

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Magazines. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 92 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $10 and $72.95, with an average price of $25.94.

30-day sales trend for Magazines

We’d expect magazine sales to increase in the U.S. as we approach hunting season, which varies from species to species.

Best-selling products in Magazines

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Magazines category was a three pack of the Ruger BX-1 10/22 Rotary Magazine. It sold 456 units over 30 days, with a median selling price of $32.71. Smith & Wesson 9mm ammunition and J&E magazines also did well.

The best-selling item, by value was also the Ruger .22 magazine, also followed by the Smith & Wesson 9mm. Note that in this niche, magazines from well-known gun manufacturers did better than generic ammunition.

Toys & Hobbies

The most popular Toys & Hobbies categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Collectible Card Games → Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

19.4%

2

TV & Movie Character Toys → TV & Movie Character Toys

13.0%

3

Action Figures → TV, Movie & Video Games

9.0%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under toys and hobbies: Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards.

Top category: Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 27 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $0.89 and $39.98, with an average price of $5.44.

Top brands in Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

Genuine Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are only manufactured by Konami, so that’s the only brand we see.

30-day sales trend for Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

The number of cards sold did increase towards the end of our analysis period. We suspect that sales trends will be influenced by the release of new cards, big Yu-Gi-Oh! competitions, and conventions, which tend to occur in the late spring through fall.

Best-selling products in Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards category was a pack of 50 Holographic Foil Collection Cards. It sold 235 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $11.99. Other bulk collections of cards did well, and there are listings of individual cards including the Blue Eyes Chaos Max Dragon.

The best-selling item by price was also the bulk collection of 50 cards. Listings creating the most value also included individual cards, especially rares and ultra-rares, with the Infinite Impermanence card selling for a median price of $39.84.

Travel

The most popular Travel categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Luggage → Luggage

93.4%

2

Men’s Accessories → Bags

3.6%

3

Household Supplies & Cleaning → Storage Bags

1.2%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under travel: Luggage.

Top category: Luggage

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Luggage. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 65 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $9.95 and $259, with an average price of $78.50.

Top brands in Luggage

There are no surprises in the top brands for Luggage, with Samsonite and American Tourister leading the pack. Uenjoy, eBags, and Lazymoon bags also did well.

30-day sales trend for Luggage

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

Although we don’t see much of a trend over the 30-day period, we’d expect luggage sales to increase very significantly as we get into the popular late spring through summer vacation period.

Best-selling products in Luggage

The best-selling item by quantity on eBay for the Luggage category was the Samsonite Pivot 3 Piece Luggage Set. It sold 1,149 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $169.99. Other Samsonite luggage sets also did well, and Samsonite was, by far, the most popular luggage brand, although American Tourister also did well in the listings.

The same luggage set was also the best-selling product in terms of the total value of items sold.

Video Games & Consoles

The most popular Video Games & Consoles categories on eBay were:

Rank

Subcategory

% of search results

1

Video Games Accessories → Controllers & Attachments

25.8%

2

Video Games → Video Games

23.4%

3

Video Game Accessories → Cables & Adapters

10.6%

Let’s dig into the data for the most popular category under video games and consoles: Controllers & Attachments.

Top category: Controllers & Attachments

We analyzed the top 100 eBay listings under Controllers & Attachments. The headline statistics told us that:

There were an average of 118 items sold per listing.

Prices ranged between $4.99 and $88, with an average price of $25.53.

Top brands in Controllers & Attachments

The most popular brands for game controllers come from the big console manufacturers like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, although generic brands also did well.

30-day sales trend for Controllers & Attachments

Here’s a chart of the number of items sold over a 30-day period.

We’d expect to see significant increases in sales as new consoles are released, and towards the festive season.

Best-selling products in Controllers & Attachments

The best-selling item by both quantity and value on eBay for the Controllers & Attachments category was the Microsoft XBOX ONE Controller. It sold 1,846 units over a 30-day period, with a median selling price of $35.99.

Other popular items included a Sony DualShock controller and other wireless controllers for the XBOX.

Comparison of top-selling eBay categories

It’s useful to see how the categories analyzed above compare against each other.

The table below summarizes the data for the top 100 listings in each subcategory, including average sales per listing, price range, and the number of different sellers.

Category

Subcategory

Avg Sales

Sellers

Price Range

Avg Price

Baby

Developmental Baby Toys

47

89

$0.74 – $27.95

$5.46

Business & Industrial

Other Medical, Lab & Dental Supplies

34

79

$1.99 – $9.99

$47.12

Cameras & Photography

Batteries

44

47

$2.29 – $70.99

$20.20

Cell Phones

Cases, Covers & Skins

666

36

$1.95 – $39.99

$7.68

Computers & Tablets

Tablets & eBook Readers

135

70

$8.99 – $1,189.99

$136.43

Crafts

Beads

433

57

$0.71 – $69.99

$2.04

Electronics

Single Use Batteries

264

25

$0.76 – $22.95

$3.71

Fashion

Men’s T-Shirts

225

64

$1.85 – $213.87

$11.80

Health & Beauty

Vitamins & Minerals

88

66

$2.40 – $165

$22.19

Home & Garden

Water Filters

71

64

$3.85 – $199.99

$33.84

Jewelry & Watches

Necklaces & Pendants

255

52

$0.74 – $118.99

$4.90

Musical Instruments

Microphones & Wireless Systems

16

62

$7.30 – $550

$92.02

Pet Supplies

Flea & Tick Remedies

79

60

$12.99 – $60.49

$32.92

Sporting Goods

Magazines

92

24

$10 – $72.95

$25.94

Hobbies

Yu-Gi-Oh! Individual Cards

27

11

$0.89 – $39.98

$5.44

Travel

Luggage

65

40

$9.95 – $259

$78.50

Video Games & Consoles

Controllers & Attachments

118

72

$4.99 – $88

$25.53

There are hundreds of niches on eBay where you can make a real impact as a successful seller. The 17 categories we’ve shared above are great places to start.

Remember that having the right information and analysis is vital to your success. You’ll want to dig in further and do some research to find the perfect products and categories where you can stand out from your competitors.

About the data

All the data in this article comes from eBay data analytics tool ShelfTrend.

We analyzed categories that mainly include mass-produced products that are sold new and at a fixed price. Categories where one-of-a-kind items are sold, such as Antiques and Collectibles, and media categories such as Books and Music have been excluded.

The “most popular categories” tables show the subcategories with the most listings in the top 500 search results for each main category.

All other data is based on sales for the top 100 search results in each selected subcategory. This includes the average number of items sold, price range, average price, top brands and 30-day sales trends.

We then focused on the best-selling items in the subcategory based on the total number of units sold, and the total value of sales over a 30-day period.

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